Clinical Dietitian (H)

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Dietitian, where you will play a vital role in directing and coordinating nutritional care for patients. This position involves performing nutritional assessments, developing personalized care plans, and educating patients while collaborating with a dedicated health team. With a focus on creating an inclusive environment, the organization offers a supportive workplace that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences is required.
• Current state license as a Dietitian and registration by the American Dietetic Association are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas.
• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Nutritional Assessments

Care Plan Development

Patient Education

Communication with Health Team

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Location: Norway, ME
Facility: Stephens Hospital
Schedule:
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 1664
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2025

For a limited time, Stephens Hospital is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Dietitians!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Dietitian position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary:
The Clinical Dietitian role directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the American Dietetic Association required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
3. Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.